Weekend LongReads

Last weekend was a raucous one, so settle down into some quiet time with some longer reads. Your brain will appreciate it.

Please note, these aren't fully vetted reads from me, just items I found interesting but haven't had a moment to fully indulge in. No complaints if they're crap!

• The Cult of VICE - Columbia Journalism Review piece on VICE, Shane Smith and the media empire that grew from the magazine.
• The Future of the Web Looks a Lot Like Bitcoin - I'm pretty fascinated by the BlockChain. I don't really fully understand it and, from what I can glean, it sounds like technology empowers the user, which is usually not so great for advertisers and others that need your personal info in order to capitalize on advertising at you. via Jed.
• Are Hackers the New Bankers? - I do not know the answer to this question but I'm guessing it's no.
• Form, Function, & Meaning: The Hillary Clinton Logo - I actually read this last night and didn't realize people felt so passionately about the logo that it needed such a long explanation but it is a great read. Highly recommend. via Aaron.